» 1 Planet 1 Ocean    A nonprofit organization founded to explore, restore and sustain the oceans through strong international partnerships, including the Gulf of Mexico and Cuba.    http://www.1planet1ocean.org/

» Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate: Marine Mammal Issues    ATOC is an international program involving 11 institutions in seven nations to provide data on global climate change. This report details possible impacts of the study on marine mammal populations.    http://www.ncseonline.org/NLE/CRSreports/Marine/mar-2.cfm?&CFID=4566659&CFTOKEN=46086959

» Alaska Marine Conservation Council    A community-based organization of coastal residents and others whose ways of life, and often livelihood, depend on healthy marine ecosystems.    http://www.akmarine.org/

» Atlantic Dolphin Research Cooperative (A.D.R.C.)    Many environmental groups in support of Dolphin research banding together.    http://members.aol.com/adrcnet/

» Australian Institute of Marine Science    Conducts research on sustainable use and protection of the marine environment.    http://www.aims.gov.au/

» Australian Marine Conservation Society    Non-profit, non-government organization that has a unique role in promoting the study and conservation of all aquatic life.    http://www.amcs.org.au/

» Center for Bioacoustics    Focuses on the development of research projects on the acoustic communication in marine animals, the study of practical applications in regard to the monitoring and censusing of cetaceans.    http://www.unipv.it/webcib/welcome.html

» Center for Coastal Studies    A private non-profit organization for research, conservation, and education in the coastal and marine environments.    http://www.coastalstudies.org/

» Center for Marine Science Research at UNC Wilmington    Dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research.    http://www.uncwil.edu/cmsr/

» Cetacean Behavior Laboratory    Intended for prospective graduate students and interns of dolphin research.    http://www.sci.sdsu.edu/CBL/CBLHome.html

» Coastal Resources Center at the University of Rhode Island    The goal of research and learning at the center is to increase the effectiveness and impact of coastal ecosystem governance worldwide.    http://www.crc.uri.edu/

» Dolphin Island Greenware    A non-profit organization which creates software (greenware) of which proceeds go entirely to sea life protection or education projects.    http://www.dolphin-isl-greenware.org/

» Grand Manan Whale and Seabird Research Station    Dedicated to research and education to promote conservation of marine ecosystems. Offers programs designed to educate, discover new facts, develop alternatives and to make a difference. Located in New Brunswick, Canada.    http://www.gmwsrs.org/

» Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc.    Advanced subs, ships, and labs facilitate ocean research and education at our leading-edge, nonprofit organization.    http://www.hboi.edu/

» International Cetacean Education Research Centers (I.C.E.R.C)    Contact information about centers worldwide    http://www.helsinki.fi/~lauhakan/whale/icerc/icerc.html

» International Institute of Fisheries, Economics and Trade (IIFET)    An international group of economists, government managers, private industry members, and others interested in the exchange of research and information on marine resource issues. Find resources, publications, conference schedule, and member information.    http://oregonstate.edu/dept/IIFET/

» International Ocean Institute Home Page    Non Governmental group devoted to studying and preserving the world's oceans.    http://is.dal.ca/~ioihfx/

» International Whaling Commission    Intergovernmental body responsible for the conservation of whales and the management of whaling.    http://www.iwcoffice.org/

» Isle of Man Sublittoral Survey    Underwater biological survey of an area of seabed rich in the coralline algae species known as maerl.    http://web.ukonline.co.uk/lveale/index.htm

» Marine Conservation Society    UK charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Includes information about marine resources and current threats.    http://www.mcsuk.org

» National Coalition for Marine Conservation    Dedicated exclusively to conserving ocean fish, preventing overfishing, reducing bycatch and protecting habitat.    http://www.savethefish.org

» National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)    an agency of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Conducts environmental research.    http://www.noaa.gov/

» Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative    Protecting and restoring marine resources and habitats in Washington State.    http://www.nwstraits.org

» Ocean Conservation Society    A non-profit corporation, which serves as the parent organization for several marine research projects such as The Los Angeles Dolphin Project and the Yucatan Sea Turtle and Dolphin Project. As the parent organization, OCS organises, administrates and fu    http://www.oceanconservation.org/

» Ocean Mammal Institute (OMI) --Science Protecting Nature    OMI collects data on the impact of human marine activities on whales and dolphins. The research results are used to develop guidelines to protect these marine mammals.    http://www.oceanmammalinst.org

» Ocean Planet    A Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition where you can view biodiversity tours, view pictures of Sea Turtles and other marine life, and learn about previously undiscovered marine life.    http://seawifs.gsfc.nasa.gov/ocean_planet.html

» Ocean Spirits are dedicated to Education, Monitoring and Conservation of the Marine Environment    Ocean Spirits in Grenada, West Indies are a non profit company for the education, monitoring and conservation of the marine environment and marine life.    http://www.oceanspirits.org/

» Oceanic Resource Foundation    A non-profit, scientific research organization based in San Francisco, California, dedicated to the preservation of the global marine environment and preservation of marine biological diversity as the path to a healthy and productive marine environmen    http://www.orf.org/

» Sea Watch Foundation    UK-based cetacean monitoring unit and charity organisation.    http://www.seawatchfoundation.org.uk

» Shark Trust    Non-profit organisation that campaigns for shark conservation and legislation to protect sharks from overfishing.    http://www.sharktrust.org

» The International Ocean Institute    Devoted to the sustainable development of the oceans. Mission is to enhance, promote and advocate the peaceful uses of ocean space and the management and conservation of the oceans.    http://www.ioinst.org/

» The Oceania Project - Caring for Whales, Dolphins and the Oceans    Unique Whale and Dolphin photos taken during the Hervey Bay Research Expeditions and news, information and educational resources about Whales and Dolphins.    http://www.oceania.org.au/index.html

» U.S. National Response Team (NRT)    Ensures effective national preparedness and response for oil and hazardous materials spills.    http://www.nrt.org/

» U.S. World Ocean Circulation Experiment (WOCE )    Investigate the ocean's role in decadal climate change.    http://woce.nodc.noaa.gov/wdiu/

» US Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection    The USCG is responsible for responding to all oil spills at sea, as well as creating regulations to prevent those spills. This page provides useful information for mariners as well as those interested in oil or hazardous material spills.    http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/gmhome.htm

» Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)    The largest independent oceanographic research institution in the United States.    http://www.whoi.edu